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What should I do if my retirement visa expires on October 28 and I'm arriving in Bangkok on November 4?

Anthony *******
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My retirement visa expires 28 Oct 2019. I'm booked to land BKK November 04. What should I do? Thank you.
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The original poster is concerned about their retirement visa expiring on October 28, 2019, while their flight to Bangkok is scheduled for November 4. Responses from the community suggest that they will need to apply for a new visa before traveling, as being in Thailand on a lapsed visa can lead to issues. Options include applying for a new Non-O visa in their home country or getting a tourist visa to later convert to a retirement visa. It's emphasized that arriving before the visa expiry date might allow a renewal in Thailand.
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James ********
James ********
We wish the OP success with whatever he chooses to do. Thanks all for your helpful suggestions. I close commenting.
Robert **********
Robert **********
You can a) apply for new O visa in London, if they still issue them, or apply for O-A visa there, needs medical and police check from UK (thai medical might be ok). b) get new 60 day tourist visa in London or a nearby Asian country. Convert to Non-O retirement, which will get you additional year after first 90 days. You will need proof of ฿65K/month income or ฿800K in Thai bank. No medical, police, or health insurance as of now. I have this one.
Anthony *******
Anthony *******
OP
What if u arrive before my retirement visa expires!
Anthony *******
Anthony *******
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@Robert *********
That's too bad. No police check. No evidence of 65k per month.
Robert **********
Robert **********
and O-A and non-O retirement will not require you to leave the country periodically.
Tod *********
Tod *********
that pretty much covers the available options ;)
Tod *********
Tod *********
I could be wrong but think that the O/P is really on a yearly extension of stay and a re-entry permit that they got from the thai immigration office last year.

I don't think they're on ANY visa :O
Martin *******
Martin *******
What VISA do you actually have ?
Anthony *******
Anthony *******
OP
@Marty ********
Thank you so much.
Anthony *******
Anthony *******
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@Marty ********
Its O otherwise I'd change my flight to before 28 Oct.
Michael ***************
Michael ***************
@Martin ******
yes that would be the best solution
Marty *********
Marty *********
@Anthony ******
Is it O or O-A? If it is O-A then you will be stamped in for a full year as long as you arrive before it expires.
Richard *******
Richard *******
I suggest you land on the 27th of October.
Anthony *******
Anthony *******
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@Martin ******
Retirement visa. Cat O.
Robert *******
Robert *******
If the valid until date on your visa is 28 Oct 2019 and you plan to land in Bangkok on 4th November you need to get a new visa before you make your way to Thailand.
Anthony *******
Anthony *******
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@Paul *******
Thanks Paul. What if I arrive before Oct 28 when my retirement visa expires. Would I be able to renew in Thailand?
Robert *******
Robert *******
Sorry, but there is not much I can tell, yes I know start all the name calling on this page or by PM. But I asked where and I still have to choose at which of the hundreds Thai Consulates all over the world or which of the 70 plus Immigration Offices in Thailand you are willing to apply. Next to this I ask what you like to apply for, the populair name retirement visa O stands for the 1, the non Immigrant O visa, or 2. the non immigrant o-a visa or 3. the non immigrant o-x visa, all three applied for at a Thai Consulate or 4. the non immigrant o visa or 5. an extension of stay both applied for at an Immigration office.
Anthony *******
Anthony *******
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My retirement visa O. Expires Oct 28.
Robert *******
Robert *******
Where do you like to apply and for what?
Anthony *******
Anthony *******
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@Robert ******
what if I apply before Oct 28 in thailand
Paul ********
Paul ********
Correct me if necessary I see the problem being late application for a renewal is 7 days. Day 1 is 28 Oct and so last day for late renewal at Thai immigration is 3rd Nov. So have to start again with new visa.
Robert *******
Robert *******
And what kind of new rule is made up in which bar last night?
Anthony *******
Anthony *******
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@Robert ******
Thanks, just hope the new rules don't interfere.
Randy **********
Randy **********
Get a new retirement visa before you get here ffs
Anthony *******
Anthony *******
OP
@Henry **********
Thanks Henri.

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